CI Lead WSS Manufacturing Multiple US Sites at Xylem

Xylem is a Fortune 500 global water solutions company dedicated to advancing sustainable impact and empowering the people who make water work every day. As a leading water technology company with 23000 employees operating in over 150 countries Xylem is at the forefront of addressing the worlds most critical water challenges. We invite passionate individuals to join our team dedicated to exceeding customer expectations through innovative and sustainable solutions.Job Summary:As the Continuous Improvement (CI) Lead you will support the development and execution of strategies that drive Xylems Lean transformation. Your focus will be on enhancing value proposition to our customer while delivering significant financial results to the bottom line. This role requires an individual who can inspire and guide teams across multiple manufacturing sites in our Water Solutions and Services (WSS) business segment to achieve operational excellence through Lean principles.Responsibilities:Support multiple sites to drive cultural lean development and empowerment at a macro level while supporting transformations and events to eliminate waste from the organization.Lead CI implementation standardization and consistency across multiple sites (CI implementation training and projects CI processes methods and tools to eliminate waste and promote flow).Deliver Training and Coaching to teams and colleaguesWork with sites business leads to support their priorities and align CI projects to their needsProactively identify and communicate areas for operational and strategic improvement and share best practices / learnings.Mentor and coach in process mapping 5S VSM etc. events with site cross-functional teamsAnalyze current and past trends in KPIs highlighting trends and analyzing causes of unexpected variance.Ability to create and finalize standard work documents / procedures and best practicesLive our culture and exemplify our Growth Enabling Behaviors to be highly inspired to innovate highly empowered to lead and highly accountable to deliver.Skills and Abilities: An excellent professional record with 5-10 years of industry experience in a lean / continuous improvement organization Expert knowledge of lean business system implementation and development; capable of working independently with minimal supervisionDemonstrated know-how and experience in Lean Management Six Sigma Continuous Improvement ManagementDemonstrated ability to apply Lean methodologies in non-manufacturing environments (e.g. Services Transactional)Proven record of financial data management ability to read and draw conclusions from financial reports and P&L statements.Excellent project management and team-player skillsExcellent Presentation skills Facilitation skills Influencing skillsSuperior analytical skills combined with operational strengthStrong communication skills energetic personality / mover and driverAbility to work in and lead a team showing initiative and commitmentEnjoy the challenges of working in an international dynamic and fast-paced environmentAbility to drive a project both strategically and hands-on enough to support at the team levelAbility to travel 25-50% as-required to cover assign sitesEducation: Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Business (Masters Degree Preferred)Lean Certification or Lean / Six Sigma Black Belt Certification (Preferred)The estimated salary range for this position is $110000 to $120000 plus pay is dependent on multiple factors such as skills experience and work location and is not typically at the top of the range. At Xylem we offer a competitive compensation package with a generous benefit package including Medical Dental Vision plans 401(k) with company contribution paid time off paid parental leave and tuition reimbursement.Travel:25% average. Typically 2-3 days per week to cover assigned sites. #LI-TM1Join the global Xylem team to be a part of innovative technology solutions transforming water usage conservation and re-use. Our products impact public utilities industrial sectors residential areas and commercial buildings with a commitment to providing smart metering network technologies and advanced analytics for water electric and gas utilities. Partner with us in creating a world where water challenges are met with ingenuity and dedication; where we recognize the power of inclusion and belonging in driving innovation and allowing us to compete more effectively around the world.At Xylem youll not only contribute to solving water issues but also have the chance to make a difference through our paid Volunteer Program Xylem Watermark. We prioritize our employees well-being through inclusion and belonging as well as our Employee Resource Groups (ERG). Proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (including disability and veterans) and Affirmative Action workplace Xylem fosters an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.Please note that the information in this job description outlines the general nature of the position and is not an exhaustive list of duties. Xylem is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations to enable all employees to perform their essential job functions. We reserve the right to modify this job description and assign additional duties as needed. Embrace the opportunity to be part of Xylems transformative journey in shaping the future of water technology! #XylemCareers #GlobalImpact #WaterInnovation Key Skills Lean Manufacturing,Six Sigma,Continuous Improvement,ISO 9001,Lean Six Sigma,Management Experience,Manufacturing & Controls,5S,Manufacturing Management,Kaizen,Chemistry,Manufacturing Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 110000 - 120000